Nissan Micra 2013 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 9 NM less than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Micra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Note | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 2 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Micra is 14 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Micra has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The Mazda 2 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 2, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3600 | |
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